Obituaries

May 27, 2015

Dorothy Ann Frazier passed away on May 27, 2015 in Savage, Maryland. She was born in Savage on February 3, 1926, to Frederick and Maggie Hackley. Her beloved husband, Edward passed away in February 2014. Dorothy was a homemaker and for many years worked as a secretary for several local businesses. Dorothy is survived by her daughter Cindy Mickley...

May 25, 2015

Ralph E. Gibson of Burtonsville Maryland passed away on May 25th.  Born on March 4, 1929 Ralph was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

Ralph is survived by his wife of 64 years, Margaret Gibson, his sister Elizabeth Schadrack his children Ronald Gibson, Rosalee Gibson and Patty Doss, His grandchildren Elizabeth  Gibson, Patrick Gibson, Michelle...

May 24, 2015

On May 24, 2015 Michael M. Whiting; beloved father of Jason Whiting and his wife Nicole, David Whiting and his wife Melanie, Chester Proctor and his wife Heather; loving pop-pop of Joshua, Chase and Christopher; dear brother of Robert, and Frankie Whiting, Mary Pinkard, Sandra Willis, james and Joey Whiting, Darlene Schildt, Stewart Whiting. Also survived by many nieces...

May 23, 2015

On May 23, 2015 Michael W. Heuck  beloved husband of 43 years to Katherine Heuck (nee White); devoted father of James M. Heuck and his wife Gina, Kristina Knubel and her husband Adam; loving grandfather of Addison, Ava, Alexandra and Liam; dear brother of Gary Heuck and loving uncle of Teri and Erica. Michael Heuck was known for keeping...

May 13, 2015

Mary Grace (Heiland) Pavlovich, 80, of Laurel, Maryland, passed to Heaven on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at Fairland Nursing Home, Silver Spring, MD, after many courageous years of battling numerous health issues.

Survivors include her daughters, Barbara Dorsey and (Donnell Chew) of Laurel MD; Danell and (James Powell) of Gillette, WY; one brother, Joseph (Ed)...

May 10, 2015

On Sunday, May 10, 2015, Carolyn Ruth Palazzo beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away.  Carolyn was born on October 5, 1934 in Springfield, Illinois to the late Helen and Fred Myers. She graduated from Springfield High School in Springfield, Illinois.  On December 26, 1953 she married Raymond Philip Palazzo. They were married for over 61 years and...

May 7, 2015

On May 7, 2015, beloved wife of 60 years to Richard B. McNulty; devoted mother of Mary Garback and husband Ron, Francis McNulty and wife Marilynn, John McNulty and wife Theresa, James McNulty, Richard McNulty and wife Deborah, Irene Sabadics and husband Steve, Anne McNulty Spath and husband Mike, Elizabeth Gibbs and husband John,           E. Owen McNulty and wife...

May 6, 2015

Don E. Baker passed away peacefully at his home on May 6, 2015 at the age of 93.  His passing was preceded by that of his beloved wife June and his adopted parents Blair and Mildred Hamel.  He was a devoted father of Donna Baker and dear brother of Ernestine Swart (husband William) and Milly (Bingo) Green.

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May 3, 2015

Doris Aileen Peel Dowling passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Riderwood Village in Silver Spring, Maryland. She was born on July 17, 1923 to the late Robert (Sam) and Ruth Peel in Mt. Rainier, MD.  She graduated from Eastern High School in Washington, DC.  On December 20, 1941 she married George...

May 1, 2015

Hilda E. Fyffe, a lifelong resident of Laurel, passed away at Potomac Valley Nursing Center in Rockville.  She was 105.  She was born on September 23, 1909 to the late Walter and Minnie Mae Fyffe in Poolesville, MD.  She retired from finance and accounting for the U.S. Army at the Pentagon and then went to work for the University...

Apr 30, 2015

James John Kotlik, of Laurel passed away on April 30, 2015 at Gilchrist Hospice Center in Columbia.  .  He was born on October 25, 1935 in Pennsylvania to the late Stanley and Anna Kotlik.  He is survived by his wife of over 50 years Betty kotlik; children Anna Marie Roberts, Christine Kotlik, James Kotlik, and Donald Kotlik; 6 grandchildren...

Apr 28, 2015

Stephen Michael Scardina, Sr., 66, of Laurel, passed away April 28, 2015. He was born on January 6, 1949 in Washington, D.C. to Bartholomew M. Scardina, Sr. and Nina Marie (Perruso) Scardina. He is survived by his loving son, Stephen Michael Scardina, Jr., granddaughter, LaCie Grace Scardina, brother Bartholomew M. Scardina, Jr., sister Jeannie (Scardina) Lindsley, many nieces, nephews...

Apr 27, 2015

Patrick John Ward,54, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2015 at Georgetown Medstar Hospital in Wash. D.C. Formerly from New York and Bowie Md. He resided in Laurel. Md. With his best friend and confidant Sherry Key. He is also survived by his daughter Mayah Ward Bowie, Md. His sister Mary Ward from Vero Beach, Florida and brother Michael...

Apr 26, 2015

David Edwin Nixon, 83 passed away in his home suddenly April 18, 2015.

He was born September 7, 1931 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Cyrus and Floretta Nixon.  After graduating from Chattanooga High School in 1949, he joined the United States Navy where he served in the Korean War as a Fire Control Technician onboard the USS...

Apr 25, 2015

Albert E. Lozar passed away on April 25, 2015, he was the beloved husband for 48 years to the late Rosaline E. Lozar (nee Willie) ; loving son of the late Frank and Louise Lozar; devoted brother of John Lozar and the late Frank and Tony Lozar; dear brother-in-law of John and Della Patterson, went...

Apr 22, 2015

Frances Lee Turner; passed away on April 22, 2015,she was the beloved wife of Turner Seibels; devoted mother of Todd (Elizabeth) Turner ; loving grandmother of Alexandra and Noah. Also survived by one sister, four brothers and predeceased by three sisters and two brothers. Also survived by over thirty nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited...

Apr 21, 2015

On April 21, 2015 Kenneth L. Corley beloved hsband of Joyce L. Corley,; devoted father of Tammy Dunn, Kenny Jr. and Brian Corley; dear brother of Eddie Corley, Janet Gates and Judy Peggins.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit in the chapel of Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A. 313 Talbott Ave laurel, Maryland 20707 on Sunday from...

Apr 20, 2015

Wanda Jay Whiting, age 69, of Laurel, MD, passed away Monday, April 20, 2015 at the Howard County General Hospital.

Wanda was employed by Laurel Regional Hospital as a Dietary Worker.

Mrs. Whiting is survived by her husband of over 50 years; Robert Whiting.  Wanda was the mother of Annette Mittleider and James Michael Whiting...

Apr 20, 2015

Milton Steward Cole, a resident of Riderwood Retirement Community in Silver Spring passed away on April 20, 2015 at Holy Cross Hospital.  He was born on August 11, 1920 to the late Walter and Helen Cole in Laurel, MD.  He received a Bachelor’s Degree from University of Maryland in Psychology and Sociology in 1942.  He enlisted in the US...

Apr 19, 2015

Harold Clifton Schwartz, Sr., a longtime resident of Prince George’s and Howard County passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was 78.  He was born on February 12, 1937 to the late Cleveland and Ruth Schwartz in Gaithersburg, MD where he was raised.  He was a successful business owner in the Glass and...